Low Voltage Rope Lighting - 12 Volt Outdoor Lighting

Benefits Of Low Voltage Rope Lighting:

Low voltage rope lighting has revolutionized the way people light hard to wire spaces, as well as areas which only require ambient light. Â With the popularity and accessibility of LED rope lights, it has never been easier to light kitchens, bars, walkways, patios and pool decks. Â There are a number of benefits besides their low price, however.

Versatility - Low voltage rope lighting can be used almost anywhere. Â Since it doesnât require pre-wiring, special mounting applications, or large spaces, anywhere you can fit a Â½ inch rope, you can create fantastic ambient glows. Â

Low Power Consumptions - LED rope lights are extremely power efficient. Â LED rope uses less than 1 watt per foot, meaning you could light up 60 FT of pathway, or counter space with the same power it takes to light one normal light bulb.

Color Variety - Low voltage rope lighting is generally used in white or red colors to outline the driveway, path, or walkway leading up to a building. Â However with the accessibility of colored LEDs, you can get rope lights in any number of colors. Â

Low Maintenance and Lifespan - Unlike traditional landscape lighting, string lights require almost no maintenance. Â The typical lifespan of an LED bulb is 100,000 hours. Â Run 8 hours a day, a low voltage rope light has the potential to last 34 years if used properly. Â It is typically accepted that they should be replaced, however, every 10 years or so to maintain proper performance. Â Â

Safety and Durability - LED rope lights are extremely durable and able to withstand shocks, friction, and high temperatures. Â They donât however emit very much heat. Â In fact, most lights will be cool to the touch even after endless hours of use.Â

Low Voltage Vs. Low Wattage:

If you are looking for low voltage rope lighting to tie into your existing landscaping power grid, be sure you recognize the difference between low voltage and low wattage. Â In fact, most LED rope lights are in fact âlow wattageâ and will usually proudly display that fact on their packaging. Â Low voltage refers to the rate at which energy flows through the circuit, not the amount of energy used overall. Â Low voltage almost always refers to the 12 volt current used to power most outdoor lighting fixtures. Â 12 volt power gives off less heat, and generally uses less energy than its 110V counterpart.Â

Uses For LED Rope Lighting:

Rope light can be put anywhere light is needed, but itâs most commonly used to illuminate the area above upper cabinets and well as the counter in kitchens. Â It is widely used in restaurants and bars as a way of providing ambient but necessary light in the case of an emergency. Â It can be decorative underneath bar tops, or lining the branches of trees year round. Â The thicker shape of the rope gives a more classy feel rather than a Christmas tree string light appearance.

Whatever your purpose, low voltage rope lighting can be purchased by the foot or in 8 to 30 foot sections, easily connected end to end to reach great distances. Â Â Â